The IOD aligns its projects and strategic initiatives with current and emerging national, regional, and state priorities related to individuals with disabilities. A majority of IOD grants and programs are concentrated within the following areas:
Assistive Technology, Community Living & Employment, Health & Genetics, Inclusive Early Care & Education

The IOD makes significant contributions to the body of knowledge related to disability through a variety of research and evaluation activities including data analysis, focus group facilitation, model demonstration projects, or project outcome evaluation.

The IOD supports the efforts of consumers and professionals to create more inclusive communities by providing local, regional, and national services, that represent current and emerging best practices.

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The University of New Hampshire’s Institute on Disability, Department of Education, and Department of Social Work are collaborating to offer an Advanced Graduate Certificate in Trauma-Informed Policy and Practice: promoting, through multi-tiered systems of support, equity and diversity among children and youth. The purpose of this program is, through interdisciplinary approaches, to increase the number and improve the quality of personnel who are fully credentialed to serve children and youth with significant disabilities including emotional and behavioral challenges (EBC), developmental and intellectual disabilities, autism, sensory, and other learning disabilities.

Scholars accepted into the program who fulfill all responsibilities (including completion of four 4-credit courses, a seminar series, and an internship) will receive a stipend totaling $10k. The stipend will be distributed at the beginning ($5k) and following completion ($5k) of the Advanced Graduate Certificate.

Eligible Candidates Include

Graduate students in Social Work, General Education, or Special Education

Professionals working in the community supporting children and youth with disabilities through their educational experiences including general and special educators, school and community-based children’s mental health professionals, school counselors, school administrators, and social workers

All applicants must have earned a minimum of a bachelor’s degree.

Application Deadline

A first cohort of scholars who will begin in Fall 2019 has already been selected. Applications are still being accepted on a rolling basis.

Directions for Applications

Complete the application, including typed narrative responses to all application questions

Attach/upload a current resume or CV

Attach/upload three letters of reference from people who can attest to your professional and interpersonal skills

Provide official transcripts of your current or completed program of study (if you are NOT currently enrolled in a degree program at University of New Hampshire)

You may complete this application online, or mail or email completed application and materials to: